Undergraduate Visiting and Non-Degree Application

Students who wish to study at The New School for a semester as a visiting or non-degree student must use this application for admission consideration. Visiting and Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid from The New School and on campus housing is not guaranteed.

Visiting students
are those who attend another college or university and plan on returning to their home institution after studying
at The New School. In order to be eligible for visiting student status, the applicant must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and be in good standing at their current institution.

Non-Degree students
are not currently enrolled in another college or university and wish to study for a semester at The New School.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

If you would like the opportunity, we invite you to share more about your gender identity below

Citizenship
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U.S. Citizen or U.S. National U.S. Permanent Resident U.S. Dual Citizen U.S. Refugee or Asylee Non U.S. Citizen (International Student)

What is your Nation of Citizenship
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Please provide the following information
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The university is asked by federal agencies to describe the racial/ethnic backgrounds of our students. In order to respond to these requests, we ask you to answer the following two questions. Your responses are voluntary and will not affect your application in any way.

Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes No

What is your race (select one or more)

Is English your native language?
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Yes No

What is your native language

Contact Information

Mailing Address
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Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country

Mailing Address is valid until :

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Date

Is your Mailing Address the same as your Permanent Address?
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Yes No

Permanent Address
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Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country

Email Address
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Your electronic decision notification will be delivered to this email address

Telephone Number
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Cell Phone Number

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Country Code
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Area Code Phone Number

The New School Admission Office can send text messages to my cell phone
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Yes No

Skype Name

What type of visa do you have now?
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Student Visa None

Do you need a visa?
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Yes, Student (F-1) No

Have you ever enrolled in any New School programs or courses (degree, non-degree, or continuing education)?
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Yes No

If yes, what is your student ID?

Emergency Contact Name
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First Name Last Name

Emergency Contact Relationship
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Emergency Contact Telephone Number
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PROGRAM INFORMATION

The term you are applying for begins
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Summer 2020 (with permission only) Fall 2020 Spring 2021

Select your campus
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New York Paris

Select your School
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Bachelor's Program for Adults and Transfer Students Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts Parsons School of Design College of Performing Arts: School of Drama College of Performing Arts: School of Jazz and Contemporary Music

In the order of preference, please provide a list of preferred courses in which you would like to engage
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EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

In this section, tell us about your previous educational experience, listing the most recent institution you have attended first.

Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript below for each school.

Highest Level of Education
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High School Information
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High School Location

Attach your unofficial transcript
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File upload must not exceed 5MB

College 1 Information
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College 1 Location

Attach your unofficial transcript
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File upload must not exceed 5MB

College 2 Information

College 2 Location

Attach your unofficial transcript

File upload must not exceed 5MB

College 3 Information

College 3 Location

Attach your unofficial transcript

DISCIPLINARY HISTORY

Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any educational institution you have attended from the 9th grade (or the international equivalent) forward, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in a disciplinary action? These actions could include, but are not limited to: probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution.
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Yes No

If yes, give a brief description of the violation

OTHER INFORMATION

Are you or a family member a faculty or staff member at The New School?
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Yes, I am a faculty or staff member Yes, a family member is a faculty or staff member No

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

TOEFL, IELTS, OR PTE

A TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE score is required for students whose native language is not English. The New School does not require TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores for applicants:

Who have attended a secondary school for a minimum of three years, at the time of application, where English is the primary language of instruction. Students who have taken any ESL (English as Second Language) courses while in high school, regardless of how long they have been at their high school, must submit results of either the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE.

Who have successfully completed two full semesters of non-ESL college-level expository writing.

Who have earned a 4 year degree from a U.S. College/University or from a University where English is the primary language of instruction. (Minimum of three years attendance).

**Note, upon review of your application the Office of Admission may require you to submit an English Language Proficiency test score to further evaluate your candidacy.

Exemption 1 - Attended secondary school where English is the primary language of instruction Exemption 2 - Successfully completed two full semesters of non-ESL college-level expository writing Exemption 3 - 4 year degree from a U.S College/University

Please contact the Admission Office if your program instructions discuss any addition English language exemptions that are not listed above.

Have you taken or are you registered to take the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE exam?

Yes No

If yes, which language test have you taken or are you registered to take?

TOEFL IELTS PTE

Date taken (if applicable)

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Month
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Report your overall score below. Self reported scores do not satisfy test requirements. Official scores must be sent from TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE.

ESL STUDENTS

Are you currently enrolled in ESL classes at The New School?
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I am currently enrolled I have completed ESL level 5 I have completed ESL level 6 No, I am not enrolled

STATEMENT OF INTENT

Why are you interested in studying at The New School? (250-300 words)
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State your academic and professional goals and discuss in detail how studying at The New School will enable you to realize these goals. If you have taken time off from the classroom setting we would also like to know why you are choosing to return to academia at this time.

Additional requirements for Parsons School of Design

Parsons BFA applicants are required to submit a Portfolio. Portfolio should consist of 8 to 12 pieces of work, which may include but are not limited to drawings, paintings, photographs, digital media or design.

Submit your portfolio of 8-12 slides in a single PDF
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Additional requirements for School of Drama

School of Drama applicants have to complete an Artistic Portfolio submission. You can choose to submit an online audition as an acting portfolio, writing samples as a playwriting portfolio, works related to directing/stage management as a directing portfolio, a creative technology/design portfolio, two academic papers as a dramaturgy portfolio, or any combination of acting, directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, or creative technology work. This allows you to show us all of your strengths.

Submit your artistic portfolio of 8-12 slides in a single PDF
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I certify that all information in my application (including all supporting documents) is complete, accurate, and my own work. I understand that providing false or misleading information or failing to provide current and complete information can result in a withdrawal of an offer of admission, dismissal, or other disciplinary sanctions. I further understand that neither originals nor photocopies of this application, supporting documents, and other materials received by the Admission office will be returned to me. I affirm that I met with my college advisor at my home institution to review which The New School credits are eligible to transfer back to my home institution.